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A window splashback and skylight throw natural light on work surfaces in this airy kitchen – the splashback also brings the beauty of nature indoors

Curves predominate in this master ensuite which features a circular sauna and an ovoid tub – an early clue is the master suite entry door

An elegant glass pendant – by Monmouth Glass Studio – is a fitting inclusion to this light-filled, 'transparent-in-the-right-places' home

... is not gold, writes Shakespeare – in this vibrant master ensuite, gleaming taps and towel rail in brushed brass achieve a gold star impact

For this accent wall, James Hardie Titan panel, painted with Porters Paint, gives the illusion of Corten steel – a great backdrop to the plantings

Parents of young children never look at furniture quite the same way again – this rounded island with no sharp corners spells peace of mind

A new food processing equipment manufacturing facility and office hub by Wilson and Hill were designed as single-level, contiguous buildings to allow free movement of staff between the two

Singaporean Hot Design Folks transforms a casual Chinese eatery concept into a high-end experiential dining destination atop Moscow's tallest skyscraper

At the heart of this apartment complex, Foster + Partners add a dramatic glass-walled courtyard to bring natural light and greenery directly into living spaces 

Check out all the awarded projects in the 2024 Trends International Design Awards for Kitchens in New Zealand and Australia

Sure, green walls look amazing but there's more to recommend them, too – as Mark Paul, founder of nature-based solutions company Greenwall, outlines here

A full renovation extends rooflines and adjusts window sizes – indoors, spacial perceptions shift with layout adjustments maximising views, flow and natural light